Some considerations for you:
1 Use the time off work to take time off training too
Have a week or two away from running is not going to change your fitness level. In fact, your body might actually thank you for the rest and downtime, meaning that you can come back stronger post holiday. The most important thing here is to not carry guilt that you are not training. The body and mind need breaks every now and then away from your sport.
2 Use the change of scene as a way to change up your training
We often run the same routes, follow the same weekly structure, and preference things that we are good at. That’s human. By why not use your fitness to explore where you are on holiday on foot, jump into a different exercise class, or try out some cross training? In doing so, you will be working different muscles to what you usually might, and therefore actually enhancing your training. You might even discover an area that you want to work on more long-term post-holiday.
3 Use your training to help you keep some routine while everything else changes
Sometimes, when everything else goes out of routine, the training is actually the one thing you can still control. In that case, it might be wise to stick to your usual training session (or as close as), and focus on really good recovery through sleep, hydration, and nutrition around your sessions. Meaning that they are in fact benefitting you a lot more!
Remember there is no right or wrong way to train while travelling. If you are still not sure, ask yourself which of the above seems the most fun.
Written by Steph Humphrey, Instagram here.
